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Slivan Family History

Slivan Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Sliva, Sliman, Oliva, Lian, Sloman, Livas, Slavin, Slivka, Ivan

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Where is the Slivan family from?

You can see how Slivan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slivan family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Slivan family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Slivan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Slivan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slivan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Slivan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coal Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Slivan. 100% of Slivan men worked as a Coal Miner.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Coal Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 533 census records available for the last name Slivan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slivan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 158 immigration records available for the last name Slivan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Slivan. For the veterans among your Slivan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slivan lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1985, in the United States, Slivan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Slivan in 1976 was 88, and 68 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slivan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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